Casa Mediterránea — Restaurant in Puerto de la Cruz

An Unforgettable Dining Experience with Passion & Quality

Casa Mediterránea is small but special—you need a reservation because it’s always full. And once you're here, you’ll understand why.

The restaurant is run by a passionate couple: the husband is a highly skilled butcher and chef, cutting the meat himself, while his wife runs the service with warmth and great recommendations. You can feel their dedication in every dish.

I started with the gambas al ajillo, and they were absolutely delicious. At first, I thought they needed a little more salt, but the perfectly sautéed garlic pieces balanced everything out beautifully. The chef himself brought the dish to the table and suggested adding bread to soak up the flavorful oil—an amazing tip! Pairing it with the Argentinian Chardonnay made it even better.

Then came the entrecote, and wow—this was something else! At first glance, it didn’t look like a traditional entrecote, so I asked. Turns out, the chef cuts the meat himself, selecting the best parts, making it even tenderer and more flavorful than a standard entrecote. It might look different, but once you take a bite, you realize it’s pure buttery softness. The chimichurri was outstanding, adding the perfect balance of herbs and acidity. On the recommendation of the owner, I paired it with roasted potatoes, which turned out to be the perfect match.

Of course, I had to go for an Argentinian Malbec from Mendoza, which tied everything together beautifully.

This place is a true hidden gem in Puerto de la Cruz. Amazing food, warm service, and an unforgettable experience. Highly...

Excellent authentic, Argentinian restaurant in the city center. The waitress lady and the chef were both very welcoming and easy-going. We had papas con mojo (different, but better than we had in the other restaurants in Tenerife), entrecote al chimichurri and pork solomillo - all of them delicious! After consuming our main dishes, we were full, but still felt like trying a dessert, so we accepted the recommendation and tasted the balcarce cake - very very sweet, but still delicious - It would have been a pity to miss it. From the first moment entering the restaurant, we had the feeling that they did everything they could, so we would have an amazing, unforgettable dinner at their restaurant - which we definitely had :) Nowadays there isn't too many reastaurants, where you feel they are there for you, not you money - this was one of them. Hopefully we can return sometime in the future :)

Make sure to book a table in advance, as they dont have too many tables and it can get full...

A M A Z I N G !!! We just ate there this evening with our two young adult sons and we were all bowled over by the quality of the food and the enthusiastic service. Good English spoken too. Basically this looks like a small family business, there are only 5 or 6 small tables, and these guys really care about quality. Tapas for starters were really different and interesting. We had steaks for main with truly top quality steak and one lemon chicken which was exquisite. Desserts also did not fail to deliver, again superb taste sensation. Total bill including drinks was €90 for 4 people. Back in Holland, where we live, we would pay literally twice the price for such quality. Highly recommended. Tip: telephone in advance when busy for a...